CGNA- Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant

pistrongAt Residences at Vantage Point/strong/i, caring for people is our passion. We believe in serving the needs and wants of older adults – caring for them just as we’d care for a member of our own family./p pWe offer our employees a competitive hourly rate or base salary, with an excellent benefits package after 60 days of employment. This includes:/p pMedical, dental and vision insurance coveragebr/403(b) retirement plan with a company matchbr/Company-paid benefits, including short-term and long-term disability and basic life insurancebr/Paid holidays and vacation program/p pIf this sounds like the type of place you’d like to work, we’d like to hear from you. For career information call 410-964-5454. To submit your resume, please email vphr@vantagepointresidences.org. Your career awaits at Residences at Vantage Point./p pnbsp;/p pistronguGNA -PT 3-11 shift some weekendsnbsp;/u/strong/i/p pnbsp;/p pstronguGENERAL SUMMARY/u:/strong/p pThe Nurses Aide assists the licensed nursing staff by performing routine nursing duties and activities of daily living./p pstronguPrimary Job Duties/u:/strong/p pnbsp;/p p-Assists residents with dressing, grooming, eating, bathing, positioning, turning, toileting and exercising./p p-Gives treatments, performs tests, carries out procedures and collects specimens as instructed./p p-Changes bed linens, makes beds and keeps rooms clean and orderly./p p-Transfers, transports and escorts residents as needed./p p-Reports and records observations and results of treatments, tests, procedures and specimens when indicated./p p-Enters data daily into ADL book or inputs EMR Documentation into Vision/p blockquote pistrongVantage Point Hospitality Promises/strong/i/p /blockquote ul liWe greet residents, employees and guests warmly, by name and with a smile./li liWe treat everyone with courteous respect./li liWe strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly./li liWe listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner./li liWe hold ourselves and one another accountable./li liWe embrace and value our differences./li liWe make residents, employees and guests feel important./li liWe ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”/li liWe maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times./li liWe pay attention to details./li /ul pnbsp;/p pstronguQUALIFICATIONS/u:/strong/p p-Successful completion of a State approved geriatric nursing assistant training program. Prior geriatric nursing aide experience is preferred. Registration with State registry required./p p-Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic./p p-Ability to document care given./p p-Wears appropriate non-slip footwear./p pnbsp;/p pstronguPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/u:/strong/p pFrequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, squatting; may be exposed to blood and body fluids which may contain HIV and/or HBV; must be able to transport residents via wheelchair, gerichair or shower chair, pushing up to 150 lbs. unassisted. Must be able to transfer, lift, turn and position a resident weighing up to 125 lbs. unassisted, or with the assistance of one for a resident weighing over 125 lbs.. Must be able to stoop, bend, stretch, squat, stand, and walk for up to 90% of the work day. May be subjected to offensive odors and combative behavior. Must be able to reach up to a level of six feet; must be able to push a dietary cart up to 40 lbs unassisted. Must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 40 lbs. occasionally./p pnbsp;/p pSalary Range: $18/hr - $20/hr nbsp;PRN: $19.50/p